The Blanket Signal

About this work

This painting shows a Native American man riding a horse in a desert landscape. He's holding a brown blanket in his right hand, and his left arm is bent at the elbow. The man is wearing a loincloth and has a quiver of arrows on his back. In the background, there are mountains and other people on horseback. The man's face is turned to the side, and he appears to be looking at something in the distance. The horse is white with brown spots, and it's running through the sand. The overall mood of the painting is one of action and movement. The artist, Frederic Remington, was known for his depictions of the American West. If you're interested in learning more about his work, you could look up the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, where this painting is held.